Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cumingiana
ID:
454980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math., Seconde Pt. Sci. Nat. 4: 148 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454312



Common Names

  • Triplaris Cumingiana
  • Cuming's Tripalris
  • Cuming's Three-Winged Wood


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Description

Triplaris cumingiana (also called Cuming's Triplaris, among many other common names) is a small perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, upright growth habit with small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Triplaris cumingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triplaris cumingiana is small and white. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are delicate and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triplaris cumingiana is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Deadheading is recommended to promote reblooming.

Where to Find Triplaris cumingiana

Triplaris cumingiana is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Triplaris cumingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triplaris cumingiana?

Triplaris cumingiana

What is the common name of Triplaris cumingiana?

Cuming's Triplaris

What type of plant is Triplaris cumingiana?

Tree

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2513062: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.